The following is information cbm Canada requires from the Executor(s) in order to demonstrate to third-parties, such as its external auditor, that the full wishes of the deceased have been carried out according to their Last Will and Testament.

For a Specific Bequest:

A copy of the Notice of Application for Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee with a Will or Letters Probate.

A copy of the pertinent portion of the Will where cbm Canada is listed to receive the specific bequest.

For a Residual Bequest:

A copy of the Notice of Application for Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee with a Will or Letters Probate.

A copy of the entire Will.

A copy of the List of Assets and their value at date of death.

A copy of Executor’s interim and final accounting of receipts and disbursements for revenue accounts and capital accounts.

cbm Canada’s Process for Handling Requests by Excecutor(s) to Vary the Will:

cbm Canada will ask for the request to vary the Will to be submitted by the Executor(s) in writing along with a copy of any background documentation that the Executor(s) may have.

cbm Canada will forward the estate file to cbm Canada’s legal counsel who will review the file and advise cbm Canada on next steps.

cbm Canada’s lawyer will communicate either directly to the Executor(s) or to the legal counsel for the estate.

Honour Roll

Inspired by Supporters Who Have Left a Legacy Behind

Every year, 10% of contributions received by cbm come from the legacy gifts that supporters have generously left behind in their Wills.

Sometimes we have the privilege of hearing their stories. Who they were. What mattered to them. What they valued in their lives. What they accomplished during their lifetimes.

And, why they left a legacy gift behind in their Wills to cbm.

We are inspired and humbled by their generosity, and welcome the opportunity to feature the stories and tributes of their lives.

Their lives counted – they made a difference and their legacy is impacting generations to come.

We are honouring the following people, especially for the footprint of love they have left for children and families who can now see, hear, play, go to school or work… and thrive because of what these men and women have done for them.

What is cbm’s Policy on Recognition of Estate Gifts?

Each year, our Legacy Honour Roll recognizes the beautiful generosity of those who have left a Legacy of Love to cbm in their Wills. We do this only after death and once the estate gift has been received.

They deserve honour

47 generous Canadians changed the course of history for some of the world’s most vulnerable children and families by leaving gifts in their Wills to cbm in 2017.

And we want to honour these heroes.

The total estate revenue given to help children and families living in poverty with disability in 2017 was $1.2 million.

That’s enough to:

restore the sight of 16,531 people. Moms and dads will be able to see their children and earn a living.

Miracles now and for generations to come

We want to honour and celebrate the men and women who gave a gift through their Will in 2014. These generous people put nearly $2 million of world-changing love into action. Love that will continue to be felt – today, tomorrow and for years to come.*

Miracles now and for generations to come

As we start a new year, we want to honour and celebrate the men and women who gave a gift through their Will in 2013. These generous people put nearly $2 million of world-changing love into action. Love that will continue to be felt – today, tomorrow and for years to come.*

On behalf of the thousands of men, women and children whose lives have been changed – and will continue to be changed – as a result of these generous legacy gifts, cbm wishes to honour the memory of the following people*:

On behalf of the thousands of men, women and children whose lives have been changed – and will continue to be changed – as a result of these generous legacy gifts, cbm wishes to honour the memory of the following people*:

For more information about leaving a legacy gift, call us at 1-800-567-2264 or fill out our “Request for Information” form.

Suggested legal wording for leaving a gift to cbm* in your Will

I give and bequeath to Christian Blind Mission International, 3844 Stouffville Road, PO Box 800, Stouffville, Ontario, L4A 7Z9, _____% of the residue of my estate (or the sum of $ ________) for its general purposes. I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer for the time being of Christian Blind Mission International shall be a sufficient discharge to my Executor(s) for the payment of the said bequest.